Mets Struck by Injuries As Berra Faces Rough Patch
The New York Mets endure a string of injuries with Harrelson out for a fractured left hand and Jones and Grote sidelined while Milner and Mays recently return. Giants, Reds, and Astros win as Matlack falters, Bench and Perez factor in pivotal Reds rally.
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Foreman Plans Sept Tokyo Defense Against Roman
George Foreman’s first heavyweight title defense is set for September 1 in Tokyo against Joe King Roman of Puerto Rico. Foreman, 24, earned $375,000 January 22 after knocking out Joe Frazier to win the title and could face purses near $1 million in future bouts.
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Jimmy Ellis
Miami
Angels Dismiss Rudy May From Rotation After Shutouts
The California Angels drop Rudy May from the starting rotation despite four no run efforts and three consecutive shutouts. May linked his struggles to concentration and admitted losing form after a strong 4-2 start. Manager Bobby Winkles urged May to seize control of his approach as his ERA remains solid but his recent results sour.
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Houston Pitcher Expected To Be Ranger Selection
In New York City the Texas Rangers hoped to acquire David Clyde the Houston Westchester schoolboy phenom with nine no hitters as the team held the first pick in the draft. Manager Whitey Herzog said Clyde could join the majors this season if possible while acknowledging the risk of rushing him.
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College Golf Meet Draws 183 Entries
A field of 183 golfers from 34 teams entered the National Intercollegiate Golf Tournament opening Tuesday at Grambling Village Greens. Defending team champion U S International University of San Diego leads the field with Angelo State’s Jim McAnally among the co champions in last year’s individual event.
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Angelo State
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Malavasi Chosen as Rams Defensive Coordinator
Los Angeles Rams name Ray Malavasi 42 to be their defensive coordinator completing the staff under new head coach Chuck Knox. Malavasi previously coached linebackers for Oakland and has NFL and Canadian league experience including the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Buffalo Bills.
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Buffalo Bills
Fastest Man Isaac Curtis Signs with Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati announces the signing of Isaac Curtis, San Diego State star and 1973 draft pick. Curtis, 22, caught 44 passes for 832 yards and seven touchdowns last season and is praised for exceptional speed and pass catching. Head coach Paul Brown calls him the fastest man in football and an outside threat.
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Chicago
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Armvets defeat Lakeshore Lions 8-4 in tight game
Martin led with two hits for Armvets, supported by Wayne Johnson and Sparkie McDuffie. Rodrigue Ferrare earned a 7-2 win over Twin City Glass, with Jones and Jenkie driving runs as the Lakeshore Lions struggled offensively.
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Bo Belinsky Reprises Fame in New Book Hustle
In Los Angeles AP reports Bo Belinsky, now 36, reemerges with a new memoir by Maury Allen titled Bo, Pitching and Wooing. The ex pitcher recalls romances with Mamie Van Doren and Jo Collins, his 1962 no hitter, and a waning fan club as he hustles pool in Las Vegas while awaiting book sales. Belinsky says he did not intend to attack fellow players and sought honesty over ego.
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Ohio
North Monroe Lions rally to edge Merriman Advertising 5 4
The North Monroe Lions scored two in the fifth to beat Merriman Advertising 5 to 4. Ronnie Wiggins doubled and tripled for the winners while Clay Shemwell doubled for the losers.
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Monroe Brick
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Jim Novack
Brian Dean
R&a Jewelers
Donald Jones
Aaron Johnson
Mike Dixon
Robinson Placed On Disabled List
Philadelphia outfielder Bill Robinson, a .325 hitter with six homers and 19 RBIs, was put on the 21 day disabled list after suffering a severe sprain of the right thumb Friday night in a game against the San Francisco Giants.
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Bill Robinson
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Injured Race Drivers Show Improvements
Swede Savage's condition slightly improved at Methodist Hospital after severe burns from the Indianapolis 500 crash. Dr. Thomas Hanna said Savage remains in critical condition but more stable with resolved Sunday lung issues, ongoing kidney problems, and overall better status. Also, David Walther and three spectators treated for burns at Methodist remained under care, with Walther moved to Ann Arbor as his burns enter convalescence.
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Larry Nutt Signs With Northeast Louisiana University
Larry Nutt a star Texas junior college pitcher signed a baseball scholarship with Northeast Louisiana University. He posted an 11-4 record and 1.50 ERA this spring with three shutouts and two one hitters. Nutt will join Grayson J C alumni Gary Richter Billy Clay and Paul Holliday on the NLU roster.
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Farmerville Hosts Softball Tourney Sponsored by At kins Garage
Union Parish slow pitch softball tournament set for Farmerville this weekend. Entries cost 25 dollars per team, with Thursday as the filing deadline. Contact Troy Hinton or Pete Vincent at listed numbers for entry.
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Purkey Coma Mystery Casts pall Over Junior College Team
Bob Purkey Jr a top Gulf Coast Junior College pitcher collapsed at a motel pool in Grand Junction and has remained unconscious in intensive care after a cerebral event was ruled unlikely. Doctors have not determined a definite cause as teammates cope with the crisis.
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Texan Phil Halton Breaks Into British Amateur Contention
Texas golfer Phil Halton, 22, from Waco, surged into contention at the British Amateur Championship in Porthcawl Wales. An R and A official praised his swing as one of the best since Jack Nicklaus after Halton defeated England’s Harry Hopkins 4 and 3 in the first round. Halton’s progress comes as 17 of 30 U.S. starters advanced to the second round amid a field of 200 plus entrants. Frank Strafaci of Miami bowed out in the first round for the 23rd time, losing 3 and 2 to Thomas J. Culligan of San Mateo.
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Women's Bowling Meet Continues LAS VEGAS Bowl Tournament Stretches Longest Day
The 54 year old WIBC Championship Tournament in Las Vegas enters its second day as 9,644 teams vie for a $706,000 event at Showboat Lanes. Rose Moreno of Seal Beach California moved to sixth in open division singles with a 659 on Monday, the only major shift in standings.
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Mallory Award Goes to Yale Star Dick Jauron
Yale University names Dick Jauron of Swampscott Massachusetts as the Mallory Award winner for 1960 the universitys top athletic honor. Jauron starred in football and baseball and set records as a running back while serving as student athlete under Acting Athletic Director Carmen Cozza.
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Caps Rally Falls Short as Shreveport Tops Midland 16 15
In a wild Texas League game, Midland Cubs score eight runs in the ninth but fall one run short at 16 15 as Shreveport Captains prevail. Don Dunn’s bases full swing ends near homer territory as Captains clinch victory. Danny Thomas Rick Richardson and Gary Martz homer for Shreveport while Randy Jones earns six innings for Alexandria.
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